Clinic & Injection Room Nurse LPN​/RN

Clinic & Injection Room Nurse LPN/RN

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Job Title: Clinic Nurse/Injection Room Nurse, OH Offices
Reports to: Clinical Management Team and Director of Clinical Services
Work Schedule: 5 days per week, starting 8:15 AM daily
Travel: Occasional to surrounding offices
Employment Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly

The Clinic Nurse/Injection Room Nurse is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and application of job duties within scope of practice and functions under the direction of their manager(s) and/or Director(s). The role respectfully interacts with all levels of staff, provides direct nursing care during assigned duty hours, participates in department activities, promotes independence, adheres to the attendance policy, encourages socialization, advocates for the quality of life of our patients while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards, and supports the company’s core values.

• Get rooms ready for patients and prepare for allergy testing each morning
• Calibrate PFT sensor daily
• Escort patients to a treatment room and prepare them for the doctor’s visit
• Assist the doctor with skin testing and other procedures as ordered
• Send prescriptions, complete asthma care plans and discharge summaries
• Complete documentation in the EMR system
• Prepare and administer any medications requested by the doctor
• Pulmonary function testing, FeNO testing, and peak flow monitoring
• Patient education regarding medications and environmental control
• Prepare and administer nebulized medication and patient education (if needed)
• Scan testing sheets
• Schedule appointments for outpatient procedures
• Administer allergy injections and complete all duties of the shot room
• Keep clinical area and exam rooms organized and stocked with supplies
• Keep samples and sample bags stocked on shelves
• Communicate with injection room staff when emergency medications are used and need to be reordered
• Check refrigerator temperatures daily and log on chart
• Complete all tasks in Triage when scheduled
• Prepare patient information folders and Environmental Control packets
• Prepare I.D. and scratch trays
• Shut down and plug in computers (pack, if needed), and plug in otoscopes at end of day
• Transport supplies (box) to and from satellite offices, as needed
• Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures
• Cover Injection Room and/or Front Offices, as needed
• Train new staff, as needed, or directed
• Other relevant duties as assigned by Manager and/or Director
• Work with Healix & Specialty pharmacies to process Biologics/IVIG prescriptions and forms:
• Track shipments and inventory of Biologics
• Obtain prior authorizations as needed
• Cross train for Triage Nurse position and cover, as needed
• Run and maintain Emerald
  22, as needed
• Order supplies, as necessary, through the approved clinic procedure

• Prepare the injection room area each morning
• Administer allergy injections
• Re-stock area as needed and order supplies
• Re-order vials in a timely manner
• Organize refrigerated vials in appropriate bins
• Log daily refrigerator temperatures
• Monitor shot cards monthly and discard expired vials
• Ensure that consent forms are signed; explain shot room policies to new patients
• Education of patients in first injection policy
• Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures
• Stay the required 30 minutes after last injection is given before lunch or the end of the day
• Clean toy and lobby area
• Knowledge of all medications and IT treatment
• Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols
• Other relevant duties as assigned by Manager and/or Director

Abilities, Knowledge and

Skills:

• Effective Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to fluently speak and read English, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans, and procedure manuals.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff and patients.

Education, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill And Knowledge Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing- LPN/RN with an active and unrestricted OH Nursing License, or an…